Roland's Pass – Espelette loop from Château Garroa

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Roland's Pass – Espelette loop from Château Garroa

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Roland's Pass – Espelette loop from Château Garroa

03:40

50.3km

1,070m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.9 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.48 km

Makaiaga

Mountain Pass

13.7 km

La Nive

Lake

15.4 km

Roland's Pass

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The Pas de Roland is a gorge dug by the Nive on the outskirts of Itxassou en Labourd. Located at the bottom of the gorge, the path runs along beautiful …

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15.4 km

Pas de Roland

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Beautiful view of the Nive, nice place for a stop.

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20.3 km

The Col de Légaré is a small pass in the Basque Country as charming as it is formidable. From Espelette the climb is 4.4 kilometers long with an average of 6.2%. However, it includes portions that reach 20%.

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21.4 km

View of Artzamendi

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View of the Artzamendi in the descent after the collar of Légarré.

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22.8 km

Legarreko lepoa

Mountain Pass

27.5 km

Espelette

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The name Espelette originates from the Basque Ezpeleta and is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Nive valley. The town is located approx. 10 km from the Spanish border.

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33.7 km

Chilli fields

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